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Re: S&G: the boat AS a rudder -- unique idea? craz
By:wwfloyd
Date: 7/9/2009, 10:19 pm

Excellent reference, Bill. I don't know whether to be gratified or disappointed that someone has actually been thinking along the lines of my own daydreaming. I was tending to focus on the difficult idea of creating curve along the keel line. TRAK changes the shape via the gunwales. One may wonder how much of that curve gets in the water. I expect the need a lot of curve to get a little effect. If the keel line could be curved, less warp would be needed. Of course, I've also been trying to concoct the most minimalist ideas that could work. Which is one reason I've considered the much simpler idea of creating bulge at the stern to give light trim effect.

: Sounds kinda like a Trak. Do a web search for Trak kayaks.

: Bill H.

Messages In This Thread

S&G: the boat AS a rudder -- unique idea? crazy idea?
wwfloyd -- 7/8/2009, 9:32 pm
Re: S&G: the boat AS a rudder -- unique idea? craz
Charlie -- 7/9/2009, 12:53 pm
Re: S&G: the boat AS a rudder -- unique idea? craz
wwfloyd -- 7/9/2009, 10:31 pm
Re: S&G: the boat AS a rudder -- unique idea? craz
Tim Foley -- 7/10/2009, 10:46 am
Re: S&G: the boat AS a rudder -- unique idea? craz
wwfloyd -- 7/10/2009, 9:11 pm
Re: S&G: the boat AS a rudder -- unique idea? craz
Bill Hamm -- 7/9/2009, 8:45 am
Re: S&G: the boat AS a rudder -- unique idea? craz
wwfloyd -- 7/9/2009, 10:19 pm
Re: S&G: the boat AS a rudder -- unique idea? craz
Bill Hamm -- 7/10/2009, 11:14 am
Re: S&G: the boat AS a rudder -- unique idea? craz
Mike Scarborough -- 7/9/2009, 7:29 am
Re: S&G: the boat AS a rudder -- unique idea? craz
wwfloyd -- 7/9/2009, 10:10 pm
BMW's GINA project comes to mind.. *LINK*
Simeon -- 7/9/2009, 12:02 am
Re: BMW's GINA project comes to mind..
wwfloyd -- 7/9/2009, 10:06 pm